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“I’ve listened to a lot of the episodes and, while they often address interesting topics, the way that the narrative is so centered around the host is difficult to put up with.
The general format is good and the host seems both kind and competent. However, too often there is always a moment when the host reframes the story around herself and her own impressions. In the early episodes, when the concept of the show uses her life changes a a springboard for social exploration, that’s totally ok. But as the podcast takes on broader topics, it begins to feel more and more like her own diary where she records her own surprises and insecurities rather than a medium for showcasing a diversity of opinion and worldview. While sharing her own views, she says a lot of things that highlight her seemingly total unawareness of what it is like to live outside of a life of material and political privilege, saying things that I find tone deaf and often inadvertently offensive. To make matters worse, anytime listeners point this out, she uses too much air time of the next episode apologizing and talking about what a bad person she is. I finally unsubscribed about a year ago when an entire episode was just her musing about why she is sad when her life is otherwise perfect, crying and getting her partner to reassure her that she isn’t a bad person. Hard pass!
It’s a shame that this show has some real gems but they get lost in the swamp of the host’s own ego. The podcast could really benefit from having a harsh outside editor that edits for content rather than just cutting tape together.”
User dude775 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
10/19/20
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“Informative, interesting, mind boggleing, sincere. I love the way Ms. Thau interweaves her own observations, musings and questions in the podcast. This part makes the poidcast so much more than just great stories. LOVE it!”
Cathy3605 via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
11/28/12
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“These stories give us hope. We must always keep our hopes up. I almost cried when he said " I only hope that my son doesn't kill himself". Amazing podcast.”Read full review »
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United States of America ·
01/04/12
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“This podcast is a rare one. Everytime I listen, I am spellbound and captivated by the stories. Lea plants an idea, a seed, and gives a glimpse of other lives that I think about long after the podcast is over. Good job - highly recommend this one.”
BTEdwards via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
01/28/13
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